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DG52 XRX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,652 mi
Last recorded99,652 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 XRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 99,652 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,580 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected lambda wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear part (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR BRAKE PIPES PROPERLY DUE TO HEAVY GREASE

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR BRAKE PIPES PROPERLY DUE TO HEAVY GREASE

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,107 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 91,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,453 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 18 Mar 2016 89,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Apr 2015 87,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,612 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,317 miles

Oil leak

mid section exhaust badly corroded and weakened at rear joint

Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,222 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,936 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2006 41,327 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DG52 XRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG52 XRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG52 XRX registered?

DG52 XRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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